election night

Rich Hailey on the attempt by Knox County Democrats to jettison a leader for attending a GOP election night function:

First, Caroline Hindman’s mother works for Mr. Sisk, and they were there to congratulate a friend.

Rep. Stacey Campfield rubs his Thursday primary victory in the faces of his detractors just a little bit:

I want to say a big THANK YOU to all the people who supported my run for office this year. All the people who voted, volunteered, called radio shows, put up signs, donated funds, wrote letters, called or wrote friends and colleagues, posted or commented on blogs and on news stories, called and offered support.

Jackson Baker reports that is where the Democratic U.S. Senate primary is likely to trun:

Tom Humphrey reports that a promotional press release from the Bob Tuke campaign seemed to run afoul of state lottery laws:

Join Marsha tonight for a fun-filled evening of patriotism and automatic weapons.

School Board candidate Lee Limbird, in an invitation letter for her election night celebration, unlike candidates for other offices, seems to allow for the prospect of defeat:

I want to thank EVERYONE for their interest in our children, our schools and our community, and for your interest in my candidacy for the School Board.

As the race for the Democratic nomination to the US Senate reaches a climax this Thursday, both candidates are making their final push for votes.

Election Party at the Democratic Headquarters
on August 7th for Primary election night. Come out and support Ty Cobb and Congressman Lincoln Davis.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Bob Tuke will allow supporters a rare window into his campaign’s inner workings on August 7th: